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The busy life of Cha Thompson |
| She started dancing at age 6 and continued performing through the birth of her last child at age 32. Now, she co-manages Tihati, an entertainment empire that presents Polynesian dance revues at major hotels throughout the islands and across the Pacific. But, that’s not all she does. She lends her organizational skills and personality to major charities. However, she much prefers the company of her 11 grandchildren. |
The new cosmetic surgery |
| Think laser instead of scalpel for many procedures. Honolulu cosmetic surgeons discuss the latest techniques and give advice on how to find the right doctor for your needs. |
DEPARTMENT:
Letter
from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
New editor, same commitment
I
am pleased and proud to take over as editor of Generations Hawaii
and I’m grateful for the trust Kini gave me with this opportunity.
Cheryl Tsutsumi set a high standard during her year-long tenure and left a strong legacy. I want to build on that using the feedback you gave us in the recent reader survey. You told us what’s important to you and we hope to institute some of these ideas as regular features in future issues.
To introduce myself: I graduated from UCLA where I worked four years on the campus newspaper, the Daily Bruin. It’s what I really majored in, although my degree is in American history. I spent 30+ years writing and editing on publications in Southern California, Oregon and Northern California before moving to Hawai‘i three years ago. I have won numerous writing and editing awards from professional organizations in two states and nationally.
My husband and I were planning to retire to Hawai‘i “some day,” so when he got a job opportunity here, it was an easy choice. I am old enough for this assignment and I believe in living the good life after 50. It’s what we have been trying to do since moving here!
I’m looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about senior resources in Hawai‘i.
If you have story ideas or suggestions for the magazine, please let me know by e-mailing dianne@tradepublishing.com. We want Generations Hawaii to be reader-friendly with lots of information to help you live the good life after 50.
Aloha,
Dianne Glei
Letters to the EditorGenerations Hawaii magazine wants to hear from you, the reader, about what you like and don’t like in the magazine. Maybe you really enjoyed a particular story or there’s a feature that you don’t think serves its purpose, let us know why. We want to make this magazine informative, entertaining and helpful to you as a senior living the good life. We will publish selected and edited letters in future issues. Please include your name and a phone number (not to be published). Send to Letters to the Editor of Generations, c/o Trade Publishing,
287 Mokauea St., Honolulu, 96819; or e-mail to dianne@tradepublishing.com. Dear Editor: I just finished reading Generations Hawaii April/May issue. ... It’s one of the few publications I actually read cover to cover. I find the articles and features so nicely done. Kathy Titchen’s piece on the practical hardships of loss of a loved one was so fresh and real. Kaui’s (Philpotts Life After 50) piece on aging was hilarious. Lisa Josephsohn’s piece on Jim Nabors was wonderful, too. I commend (former editor) Cheryl (Tsutsumi). You really created an attractive, niche publication where there was once a huge void in this market. I hope they can continue it. Aubrey Hawk |